VMware Cloud Foundation Architect

ZipRecruiter; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a VMware Cloud Foundation Architect for a 3-month contract. The position requires extensive experience in VCF design, leading workshops, and knowledge in BC/DR architectures. This role is remote with occasional onsite visits in Basingstoke and offers a competitive rate of £500-600 per day.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with VCF or SDDC.
• Proven record in multi-site and BC/DR architectures.
• Ability to lead workshops and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design and document multi-site VCF 9.x architectures.
• Lead workshops with stakeholders.
• Incorporate BC/DR into design aspects.
• Deliver operational models for remote sites.
• Perform health checks and recommend upgrades.
• Provide workshops on VCF Operations.

Skills

VCF or SDDC design and delivery

vSphere knowledge

vSAN expertise

NSX knowledge

Aria Ops understanding

SDDC Manager experience

BC/DR architectures experience

Workshop facilitation

Design communication

Education

VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX)

Job description

Job Description

VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Architect | 3 Month Contract | £500-600 p/day | Remote

We're looking for a VMware Cloud Foundation Architect to lead the design of a multi-site VCF 9.x environment. This role will cover core platform architecture, BC/DR integration, upgrades from existing VCF deployments, and operational knowledge transfer.

Location: Remote (occasional onsite in Basingstoke)

Contract: 3-months (OIR35)

Rate: £500-600 p/day

Start date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and document multi-site VCF 9.x architectures (management and workload domains).

• Lead workshops with stakeholders and define integration across vSphere, vSAN, NSX, Aria Ops, Fleet Manager, and SDDC Manager.

• Incorporate BC/DR and survivability into all aspects of design.

• Deliver simplified operational models and scale-out designs for remote sites.

• Perform health checks and recommend upgrade paths from existing VCF 5.x environments.

• Provide workshops and knowledge transfer on VCF Operations (Ops, Logs, Networks).

Skills:

• Extensive experience in VCF or SDDC design and delivery

• Strong knowledge of vSphere, vSAN, NSX, Aria Ops, and SDDC Manager.

• Proven track record in multi-site and BC/DR architectures.

• Ability to run workshops and clearly communicate design decisions.

Desired:

• VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) or equivalent senior-level certification.
• Experience with Aria Ops custom dashboards.
• Familiarity with physical networking and handoffs to fabric teams.

If this sounds like you, apply now for immediate consideration.

Candidates will be required to go through background checks before commencing contract.

Must be eligible to live and work in the specified work location . Some occasional travel maybe required. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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